The term 'produce' �implies that the products are fresh and generally in the same state as and where they were harvested; that is, 'produce' is the main product sold by greengrocers, and are available in farmers' markets and fruit markets in Elba.

Since many fruits and vegetables are eaten raw, everyone, from farmer to retailer, works diligently to protect these foods from contamination through the various stages of production, manufacturing, processing, handling, transportation, sales and consumption.�

What’s the Harm? Studies Show GMOs May Cause Plenty

  Written by:  Lee Ann Rush Recent legislation dubbed the “Monsanto Protection Act” has put the controversy over genetically engineered (GE) foods* back into the headlines, as research continues to identify more and more negative effects resulting from the proliferation of these “Frankencrops.”   GE foods are those which have had their genetic composition altered in order to add a “desirable” trait..